Hugh Kirkaldy (5 June 1868 – 4 April 1897) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century.

Kirkaldy was born on 5 June 1868 at St Andrews, Scotland.

The tournament was played in October, in rough weather, and his winning score was 166 for 36 holes.

He beat his brother Andrew and Willie Fernie of Troon by two shots.

On 4 April 1897, just six years after winning the 1891 Open Championship, he died of phthisis pulmonalis at the age of 28.